The Republic of Ireland’s capital, Dublin, was once the 2nd city of the British Empire. Small as it is for a European capital, Dublin is remarkably cosmopolitan. Native Dubliners, born between the canals, share pints with people from all corners of the globe. Pubs, parks, and ramparts define Dublin’s urbanRead More →
India’s capital, Delhi, was born of salt and spice as much as from sweat, blood, and tears. An echo of empires, come and gone, is evident from one neighborhood to the next. Old literally meets the newest of new in this massive Indian metropolis. More populous than the whole ofRead More →
Germany’s capital city, Berlin, embodies the very spirit of change. Arguably, the greatest benefactor to European and Western modernity, Berlin boasts a history that is both brilliant and turbulent. Once the most notably liberal, modern, and progressive city in Europe, the early 20th century saw Berlin rise in prominence andRead More →
Cobblestone-laden pathways crisscross the Gothic quarter of the warm, sea-side, Catalonian city of Barcelona. Equal parts fantastical and cosmopolitan, Barcelona is arguably best known for its distinctive architecture. Over 2,000 years of history and transformation shape every facet of Barcelonan culture. Treasures abound, from Barcelona’s beaches, parks, and museums toRead More →
Crossroads and unofficial capital of the South, Atlanta is as dynamic and youthful a city as it is charming and elegant. Tradition meets innovation and progress in this great American metropolis. Sprawling suburbs surround an urban core of skyscrapers interspersed with pedestrian parks and pavilions. There’s no shortage of world-classRead More →
Centuries before Rome, Paris, Berlin, or London could boast being European capitals, that mantle was held, unchallenged, by Athens. Once seat of the powerful Greek Empire and birthplace of Western civilization, culture, philosophy, and the still-profound ideas of public discourse and self-governance – there’s no denying, Athens has seen betterRead More →
Vast, exotic, wild and infinite rolling around in its beauty. That%u2019s how Patagonia was explained the explorers who arrived here almost 500 years ago. Little differs from the others right now. The unspoiled wilderness is loaded with mountains, fjords, glaciers, forests and steppes. Patagonia%u2019s good ranching as well as theRead More →
Oia is a small town and former community in the South Aegean on the islands of Santorini in the Cyclades, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it has been part of the municipality of Santorini. Oia reached the peak of prosperity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its economic prosperity was based on its merchantRead More →
Using stone picks, theEaster Island Moai were carved between 1100 and 1680 AD from solidified volcanic ash of the Rano Raraku volcano. They weight around 20 tons and can be 20-feet tall or more. While there may be more than 1000 sculptures, the total number of unearthed Moai is currently 887.Read More →
In Scotland, history seems so close you are able to almost feel it swirling surrounding you. Epic landscapes were carved out by icy glaciers millennia ago, towering castles have stood for hundreds of years and mesmerizing tales, traditions and folklore have been shared for generations.Read More →
